Management Team
Samuel Ko, Founder, CEO and Chairman, CDNetworks Worldwide
Samuel Ko, CEO and Chairman of CDNetworks, founded CDNetworks in 2000 when he recognized the need for a neutral third party, separate from the telecommunications providers, to provide a better way of delivering content over the Internet. In June 2005, Ko led the company to a public listing on the KOSDAQ (Korea's NASDAQ equivalent) while opening full subsidiaries in Japan, China and the United States. Ko continues to lead the CDNetworks team on its path to global leadership in the content delivery network and advanced data center solutions sectors, and is a recognized figure in the Asian Internet and global content delivery sectors.
Junho Choi, Co-Chief Technology Officer, CDNetworks Worldwide
Junho Choi is Co-CTO of CDNetworks Worldwide and is responsible for global service operations and all technical activities of the firm. Junho developed the critical algorithms that currently power the CDNetworks' network. Junho has worked in the content delivery network sector since the industry first began and has experience in service operations in Korea, Japan, and the US. Prior to joining CDNetworks, Junho worked for Web Data Bank and Intz Community developing localized Linux distribution and many of the key solutions for CDN service in Korea. Junho is an advocate of FreeBSD, participating in many open source projects and is a first FreeBSD committer (ports) in Korea. Junho holds both a Masters of Computer Science degree and a Bachelor of Computer Science and Statistics degree from Seoul National University, Korea.
Steve W. Chung, EVP and Chief Strategy Officer, CDNetworks Worldwide
Steve W. Chung is EVP and Chief Strategy Officer for CDNetworks Worldwide. As a leader on CDNetworks' executive team, Steve is responsible for setting overall corporate strategy, M&A, strategic partnerships and business development for CDNetworks worldwide. Steve also leads CDNetworks’ global expansion efforts that currently cover Korea, Japan, China, US and Europe. Previously, Steve was Vice President of Business Development for CDNetworks US and a venture capitalist at BlueRun Ventures, a $1 billion, early-stage technology investment fund in Silicon Valley. Prior to this, Steve was COO of Pan Media Corporation in Beijing. He also served as a financial analyst for Goldman Sachs in New York and has provided management and government-sector consulting in New York, Washington D.C., and London. Steve received his A.B. (magna cum laude) from Harvard University, and his M.B.A. from Stanford University.
John J. Kang, Vice President, Corporate Planning, CDNetworks Worldwide
John Kang is Vice President of Business Development for CDNetworks US and Europe. John's 18 years of experience in cable, media, telecommunications, and management consulting serve as a foundation for creating business deals in various industries and vertical markets. Before joining CDNetworks, John was General Manager of the Digital Solutions Center US for Samsung Electronics. Prior to this, he held several key business development positions at Samsung in the Telecommunications and Digital Media divisions. John has also worked for PA Consulting (formerly Hagler Bailly), the Disney Channel, and AT&T. He holds a Masters of Management degree from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Harvey Mudd College.
Robert J. Gribnau, Vice President Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)
Robert Gribnau is Vice President of EMEA for CDNetworks with responsibility for developing strategic relationships and partnerships, growing the direct sales team, and expanding in-Europe operations. Prior to this position, Robert was Vice President of Sales for CDNetworks US and Europe. Before joining CDNetworks, Robert served in leadership positions with several leading high-tech companies. Originally from Europe, Robert started his professional career at Microsoft Europe in Business Development for Microsoft's Communications Business Unit. In 2003, Robert moved to the United States and joined Speedera Networks in a sales leadership position and managed Speedera's international expansion. After Akamai's acquisition of Speedera Networks, Robert joined Internap as the Vice President and General Manager for its newly acquired CDN business. Robert received his university education in general business from the Rotterdam School of Economics, The Netherlands, Europe.
Samuel Ko, CEO and Chairman of CDNetworks, founded CDNetworks in 2000 when he recognized the need for a neutral third party, separate from the telecommunications providers, to provide a better way of delivering content over the Internet. In June 2005, Ko led the company to a public listing on the KOSDAQ (Korea's NASDAQ equivalent) while opening full subsidiaries in Japan, China and the United States. Ko continues to lead the CDNetworks team on its path to global leadership in the content delivery network and advanced data center solutions sectors, and is a recognized figure in the Asian Internet and global content delivery sectors.
Junho Choi, Co-Chief Technology Officer, CDNetworks Worldwide
Junho Choi is Co-CTO of CDNetworks Worldwide and is responsible for global service operations and all technical activities of the firm. Junho developed the critical algorithms that currently power the CDNetworks' network. Junho has worked in the content delivery network sector since the industry first began and has experience in service operations in Korea, Japan, and the US. Prior to joining CDNetworks, Junho worked for Web Data Bank and Intz Community developing localized Linux distribution and many of the key solutions for CDN service in Korea. Junho is an advocate of FreeBSD, participating in many open source projects and is a first FreeBSD committer (ports) in Korea. Junho holds both a Masters of Computer Science degree and a Bachelor of Computer Science and Statistics degree from Seoul National University, Korea.
Steve W. Chung, EVP and Chief Strategy Officer, CDNetworks Worldwide
Steve W. Chung is EVP and Chief Strategy Officer for CDNetworks Worldwide. As a leader on CDNetworks' executive team, Steve is responsible for setting overall corporate strategy, M&A, strategic partnerships and business development for CDNetworks worldwide. Steve also leads CDNetworks’ global expansion efforts that currently cover Korea, Japan, China, US and Europe. Previously, Steve was Vice President of Business Development for CDNetworks US and a venture capitalist at BlueRun Ventures, a $1 billion, early-stage technology investment fund in Silicon Valley. Prior to this, Steve was COO of Pan Media Corporation in Beijing. He also served as a financial analyst for Goldman Sachs in New York and has provided management and government-sector consulting in New York, Washington D.C., and London. Steve received his A.B. (magna cum laude) from Harvard University, and his M.B.A. from Stanford University.
John J. Kang, Vice President, Corporate Planning, CDNetworks Worldwide
John Kang is Vice President of Business Development for CDNetworks US and Europe. John's 18 years of experience in cable, media, telecommunications, and management consulting serve as a foundation for creating business deals in various industries and vertical markets. Before joining CDNetworks, John was General Manager of the Digital Solutions Center US for Samsung Electronics. Prior to this, he held several key business development positions at Samsung in the Telecommunications and Digital Media divisions. John has also worked for PA Consulting (formerly Hagler Bailly), the Disney Channel, and AT&T. He holds a Masters of Management degree from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Harvey Mudd College.
Jeff Kim, Vice President, Product Management, CDNetworks Worldwide
Jeff Kim is Vice President of Worldwide Product Management for CDNetworks. Jeff is responsible for the company's global product strategy and roadmap, as well as the launch of products into the marketplace. As a CDN industry veteran, Jeff brings more than fifteen years of product management experience to the company’s leadership team. Prior to joining CDNetworks, Jeff was an executive at BitGravity, a HD video delivery network. Jeff helped start the CDN industry as an early employee of Akamai where he conceptualized, developed and launched products that revolutionized the space. Jeff’s previous experience includes product and management positions at companies including Accenture, Sprint-Nextel and Neustar. Jeff received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland.
Cameron Lorentz, Vice President of Sales, CDNetworks Americas
Cameron Lorentz is Vice President of Sales for CDNetworks Americas and is responsible for developing and executing strategic customer and partner acquisition programs and for building and managing the US sales and marketing teams. Cameron leverages more than 20 years of direct sales, channel development, and team management experience at high-growth technology companies. Cameron’s experience includes: Resonate, a pioneer in global enterprise load balancing, which he helped lead to an IPO in 2001; Speedera, one of the early CDNs, acquired by Akamai in 2005; IBM; and Synoptics/Bay Networks. Cameron received his B.A. in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara and completed additional studies through the University of Southern California MBA program.
Robert J. Gribnau, Vice President Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)
Robert Gribnau is Vice President of EMEA for CDNetworks with responsibility for developing strategic relationships and partnerships, growing the direct sales team, and expanding in-Europe operations. Prior to this position, Robert was Vice President of Sales for CDNetworks US and Europe. Before joining CDNetworks, Robert served in leadership positions with several leading high-tech companies. Originally from Europe, Robert started his professional career at Microsoft Europe in Business Development for Microsoft's Communications Business Unit. In 2003, Robert moved to the United States and joined Speedera Networks in a sales leadership position and managed Speedera's international expansion. After Akamai's acquisition of Speedera Networks, Robert joined Internap as the Vice President and General Manager for its newly acquired CDN business. Robert received his university education in general business from the Rotterdam School of Economics, The Netherlands, Europe.
